Basketball Association Mokokchung District (BAMD) launched its coaching clinic and scouting programme to identify and train young talents for dedicated junior boys’ and girls’ teams.
The initiative, set to begin on August 2, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., will be held at the BAMD Basketball Court, Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung. Coaching sessions will be conducted on non-working Saturdays starting August 2 and will continue through the Durga Puja holidays. This arrangement is being made to ensure that all selected players can attend the sessions consistently during their school holidays without academic disruption.
This initiative followed the recently concluded 1st Inter High School and Higher Secondary School Annual Basketball Tournament 2025, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from schools across the district.
Based on the performance observed during the tournament, a total of 24 boys and 14 girls have been shortlisted by the Association’s scouting committee. These players were selected for their potential, skill, and sportsmanship demonstrated on court.
Official intimation regarding the selected players has been sent to their respective schools by the Association, seeking support and cooperation in ensuring the students’ participation in the coaching clinic.
Importantly, BAMD has announced that the coaching clinic will serve as the foundation for building a Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Team, which will be prepared for future participation in the state tournaments and, most importantly, tournaments outside the state. The Association emphasized that gaining competitive exposure beyond the state is essential for the growth and development of players from the district.
The Basketball Association Mokokchung District views this initiative as a long-term investment in grassroots basketball. All selected players are encouraged to participate with dedication and discipline.
The support of schools and parents is also key to the success of this developmental programme. Further updates regarding the training schedule, match preparations, and team progress will be communicated directly to the concerned schools and players.
Selected players for the Coaching Clinic are as follows:
Selected Boys (24 Players)
- Chilong Eden Academy
2.Imkongakum Eden Academy
3.Sanen I. Imchen Eden Academy
4.Tiakumzuk Changki HS
5.John Changki GHS
6.Yaongtonen Christian RHSS
7.Shangchup Christian RHSS
8.Chingyah K. Phom Christian RHSS
9.Aphoa Clark Memorial HSS
10.Khone Clark MHSS
11.Imlisanen Clark MHSS
12.Akumlong Yajen Aier GHS
13.Imnuksungba Yajen Aier GHS
14.Odao Amri QMHSS
15.Chumlanthung Rangthang QMHSS
16.Meyilong Ao QMHSS
17.Temsuyanger QMHSS
18.Longtiba Straightway HSS
19.Sentitemjen Straightway HSS
20.Nokinyanger Mayangnokcha GHSS
21.Molungnen LKR MGHSS
22.Renben Shitri MGHSS
23.Rongsensutung Jamir Town Higher Secondary School
24.Chubamaong Kichu Town HSS
Selected Girls (14 Players)
1.Narosen Lusang Eden Academy
2.Oaten Imchen Eden Academy
3.Lemsemchila L. Lemtur Eden Academy
4.Sentiben Mozer QMHSS
5.Belicia Lizi Sangtem QMHSS
6.Tasenyangla Longchar QMHSS
7.Chubachila Chang Christian Residential HSS
8.Toshipenla Jamir CRHSS
9.Pisala Thongru CRHSS
10.Borjongla MGHSS
11.Imchasenla MGHSS
12.Bendangsola MGHSS
13.Sentikala Eden Academy
14.Temjenungla QMHSS